CANELO ALVAREZ and Gennady Golovkin will do battle for the THIRD time, it’s been confirmed.
The pair began their rivalry in 2017 when their first fight ended in a contentious split draw, with most spectators believing Golovkin to be the worthy winner.
And they had a rematch, which Alvarez won by majority decision, a year later.
That fight was also a close one, and since then, Alvarez has moved up a weight class and since become undisputed champion at super-middleweight.
Golovkin, meanwhile, has unified the titles at middleweight again, but he’ll finally get a third crack at Alvarez later this year, albeit at 40 years old.
He’ll be buoyed by the fact, however, that his Mexican foe just lost to light-heavyweight Dmitry Bivol, and will have to come back down for a huge fight with ‘GGG’.
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Canelo vs Golovkin III officially CONFIRMED for September 17
When is Canelo vs GGG?
Alvarez’s huge trilogy clash with Golovkin will take place on Saturday, September 17 2022.
A venue for the fight has yet to be determined, thought it’s very likely it will be held in Las Vegas for the third time.
In the UK, the fight will get underway in the early hours of the morning on September 18.
Expect ring-walks to commence at around 4.30am UK time.
Can it be live streamed?
Alvarez vs Golovkin will be shown live on DAZN in the UK as part of your monthly subscription, which costs £7.99-a-month.
You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile, tablet device and Smart TV.
In the US, the fight will be available to watch on DAZN PPV, with a price yet to be confirmed.
Canelo vs GGG undercard
No news has been released on who will star on the Alvarez vs Golovkin undercard.
But stay up to date on SunSport for all the latest updates on the huge event.
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What has been said?
“I feel very happy and proud to be able to give the best fights and this fight won’t be an exception,” said Canelo.
And Golovkin has simply said: “I hope to see you on September 17.”
Promoter Eddie Hearn added: “The Canelo vs. GGG trilogy is the biggest fight in boxing and I am delighted to get this made for September 17.
“These are two men that bitterly dislike each other and want to end this incredible series with a blistering KO.
“I truly believe this will be the most thrilling fight between these two great champions and it will be fireworks from the first bell to the last man standing.”